It might be true, but scripture has a much more encouraging message and I prefer to dwell on that.

Even though the consequences of Eve’s actions are long lasting, hope conquers.

It becomes apparent when having a baby.

Two weeks overdue, the doctor broke my waters. She did warn me the contractions would be strong, but I was not prepared for pain. I hit the ceiling. Yet, through the agony came overwhelming joy. I held the miracle of life in my arms.

In those dark and lonely moments after being thrown out of the garden and out of God’s presence, I’m sure Eve pondered the words spoken by God to her, Adam, and the serpent.

Eve’s son might not be the Redeemer of humankind, but the path to redemption had begun.

Eve knew the birth of her son was the beginning of the fulfillment of God’s promise that a Savior would overcome and crush the enemy completely.

This was the beginning of God’s revelation—of God’s grace. Eventually, God’s own Son would come as a man and make everything right.

If, in your circumstances, you feel burdened with the consequences of your wrongdoing, remember to be like Eve. Look for the hope, look for grace, thank God for his mercy and his plan to make everything new again.

I love the perspective on hope that I found in your post! How thankful I am that not only was mercy introduced in the Garden of Eden, but so was hope!! From the beginning, God showed us that He would not leave us hopeless in our sin, but would provide a way for us to be reconciled to Him.